XS✔ ◾ Modified 'for-the-record' rule (#8489)

SSWConsulting · May 2, 2024 · 182a3a3 · 182a3a3
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diff --git a/rules/for-the-record/disagree-and-commit.png b/rules/for-the-record/disagree-and-commit.png
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@@ -28,6 +28,19 @@ Regardless it is important to document disagreements so the client is crystal cl
 
 ![Figure: It's common for people to say "I don't remember you disagreeing with that decision", sending a "for the record" email makes it clear](past-decision-1500x500.jpg)
 
+`youtube: https://youtu.be/VFwCGECvq4I`
+**Video: Jeff Bezos talking about the problems of being determined and winning an argument by attrition
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+::: bad
+**Don't win by attrition:** Disagreements should never be resolved merely by who gets tired of arguing first.
+![Bad Example - Never resolve an argument by who gets exhausted first](winning-by-attrition.png)
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+::: good
+**Disagree and Commit:** - Enhance productivity by disagreeing and getting on with the job anyway. Note this is similar to 'for the record' except verbal rather than written.
+![Good Example - Even though you disagree it's best to still commit and proceed](disagree-and-commit.png)
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 ::: greybox
 **One war story**
 

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